Send us a text Richie Norton’s journey from the rugby field to peak performance coaching is nothing short of extraordinary. With a decade of experience, he's mastered the art of resilience training, shaping actors and athletes into unstoppable forces. But Richie's approach extends beyond the physical. With yoga, breathwork, and a deep connection to nature, he guides individuals and teams to unlock their true potential. From CEOs to sports clubs, Richie's impact is felt globally, fosteri...

Send us a text In this episode I sit down with my husband Barney Clarke, a passionate outdoor educator, to dive deep into the transformative power of outdoor education. Barney's journey into the world of outdoor education is a testament to the profound impact nature can have on our lives. From his humble beginnings to his current role as an advocate for outdoor learning, Barney shares his personal story of how his love for nature paved the way for his career. We unravel the myriad benefits o...

Send us a text Hayley Browning’s journey is truly inspiring. Paddleboarding entered her life as a beacon of hope after her diagnosis of breast cancer at just 27 years old. It became her lifeline, reconnecting her with the healing power of nature that she had missed since her days living off-grid in a wooden cabin on Wolf Lake in Minnesota. But it wasn't until she took the leap of faith, quitting her 9-5 office job and risking her life savings to pursue her dream of working on the water, that ...

Send us a text Let me paint a picture of our guest today. Ed Kyrke-Smith established Rebel Farmer as a rebellion against the conventional practices of food consumption. His platform promotes and produces local seasonal food, grown ethically on a smaller scale, while also educating communities on sustainable growing techniques. With a focus on fostering smaller, more localised consumer-producer relationships, Ed's mission is to reduce the negative environmental impact of farming and create a m...

Send us a text Let me introduce you to someone whose lens really does capture the spirit of adventure Charlotte Broster is a photographer, a writer, cold water and a passionate advocate for self-discovery through outdoor experiences. Charlotte is based on the stunning Kent coast near Canterbury. She provides relaxed, natural, and fun outdoor photoshoots, catering to free spirits who are always on the lookout for little adventures. Adventure is at the forefront of Charlotte's photography...

Send us a text Meet Martin Dorey – a multi-faceted individual, blending the roles of writer, surfer, environmentalist, and avid camper van enthusiast. As the founder of the 2 Minute Foundation, Martin is on a mission to combat ocean pollution, one small action at a time. His dedication to cleaning up our seas has earned him widespread acclaim and admiration and in 2023 he was awarded an MBE for his commitment to the environment and recycling. Additionally, Martin's authored 'best-selling' tra...

Send us a text Howard Foster is a Marine Conservations and Founder of Big Blue Foundation - a UK based charity that combines cutting-edge science and traditional knowledge to empower global communities to safeguard their oceans. Howard shares his journey into how he got into conservation work and the importance it has on his own personal life for maintaining his mental health. Instagram -@thebigbluefoundation Photo - @apartphotography You can find this episode on iTunes, Spotify a...

Send us a text Gail Muller describes herself as an adventurer, writer and speaker with a side order of overcoming chronic illness. Gail was told she would be in a wheelchair by the age of forty but At forty-one, she embarked on one of the world’s toughest treks – The Appalachian Trail. Gail shares her account of this adventure in her book Unlost and I had the provilidge of chatting to Gail about her inspirational story and am so happy to share it with you today Instagram -@thegail...

Send us a text Ani Patas is an adventure who is moving mountains in the outdoor sector and disability landscape, Ani was diagnosed with the chronic illness Lupas at the age of 12 and shares her journey of how she found healing in nature, and why she felt motivated to share the narratives of other people with chronic illness in her her blog ‘outside our way.’ Ok lets here from Ani Instagram -@ani_went_outside / @outside_our_way You can find this episode on iTunes, Spotify and...

Send us a text Cher Hart is a very well respected Osteopath who specialises in Women’s health, chronic pain and stress-illness recovery. After a terrible few months in 2018 Cher found therepy in ‘play’ outside and talks to me about how it helped the trauma to flow through and out. Cher speaks to me from the bottom of her heart and dives into why it is now her daily Non-negotiable. Instagram -@livewellosteopathy Website - https://livewellosteopathy.com/ You can find this epi...

Send us a text Brendon Prince became the first person to paddleboard around mainland Britain in 2021 to raise awareness and funds for his water safety charity Above Water. In this episode we find out why Brendon has devoted his life to teaching water safety and why he felt he needed to become a record holder to get his important message about accidental drowning and how to prevent it. Instagram - @abovewateruk Website - https://thelongpaddle.co.uk/ and https://abovewater.org/ You can find th...

Send us a text Katy O’Neill Gutierrez is a mum of 2 and Director and Founder of Blaze Trails - the UK’s parent and baby walking community. With have 50+ parent and baby walking groups around the country Katy shares the story of how this amazing community came about and why the outdoors is so important for new parents and their babies. Find Blaze Trails on Instagram - @blaze.trails Blaze Trail's website - https://www.blazetrails.org.uk/ You can find this episode on iTunes, Sp...

Send us a text Charlotte Ditchburn is an expert in the field of Rights of Way, and an advocate for access so that we can all enjoy the beautiful British country side more! Living in the northern Lake District Charlotte is an an ambassador for Ordnance Survey, British Canoeing and The National Outdoor Expo and does incredible work bridging the gap in conversation about how important access is to our adventures both on land and water. You will learn so much from the episode as this is somethin...

Send us a text Steph Barnicoat is a Marine Biologist, Environmentalist and Paddle Board instructor living on the gorgeous Cornish Coast. When she’s not working or volunteering for various marine life charities you can find Steph out on her paddleboard either giving a lesson, leading a tour or just out on the water with her Dog Percy filling up on Blue Mind therapy that Steph speaks so pasisonaly about in this episode. Find Steph on Instagram - @steph_paddler_adventurer / @supwithsteph S...

Send us a text Kim Hartwell is a highly qualified and respected international mindfulness and movement coach with a passion for adventure and inspiring others. In 2018 Kim founded Rock and Soul Adventure Retreats to combine her love of rock climbing, yoga and being outside in nature. Last year Kim became a mother to Indie and having recently become a mother myself I found it fascinating talking to Kim about the journey into early motherhood, regaining identity, and how we can lear...

Send us a text Doon Mackichan is a British actress, comedian and writer best known for wroting and performing in the double Emmy award winning Smack the Pony. In her spare time Doon is a passionate cold water swimmer who has swam the English Channel as part of a six-person relay team. Doon started a cold water swimming group in Hastings over lockdown saying ‘It’s not only good for the immune system but it banishes all anxieties – whether that’s fears for our health, our parents, o...

Send us a text Dr Jade Elisabeth is a Mental health practitioner with a passion for teaching people how to CELEBRATE their body and mind through nature. In 2020 she founded Jadeite Project which aims to help you celebrate what your mind and body are capable of. Jade talks about the power of moving in nature from an academic point of view as well as an emotional one and I have to say I found it fascinating learning the science behind what this podcast is all about and I hope you will too...

Send us a text Megan McCubbin is a zoologist and presenter passionate about communicating how wonder nature is. Her interest stems from a childhood growing up in and around the Isle of Wight Zoo and is best known for presenting wildlife shows for the BBC such as Planet Defenders, Springwatch, Autumnwatch Winterwatch and for ITV Thismorning ITV's This Morning’s Nurture Your Nature series. In late 2020, Megan published her first book with step father Chris Packenm ...

Send us a text Claudia Albrecht is the founder of Island feather and over the last 5 years has developed Island Feather into an established sportswear, events and lifestyle brand for women who love the outdoors. Inspired by her love for outdoor sports, natural beauty and helping others through her work for charities and Non Government Organisations Claudia has grown the brand out of passion. She has an infectious love the outdoors and sports such as Surfing, Wakeboarding and Stand Up Pa...

Send us a text Dave Cornthwaite is a record-breaking adventurer, bestselling author and award-winning community leader with a habit of doing things differently. Dave is on an ongoing mission caled Expedition1000 - taking on 25 different no motorised journeys, each over 1000 miles in distance. He has completed 15 journeys so far including skateboarding 3618 miles across Austrailia, Paddleboarding 2404 miles of the Missisippi, USA and Tandem cycling 1396 miles between Vancouver and Las Vegas. H...